Lanesboro Ballyleague notes
Sympathy
We would like to extend our sincere sympathy to our local priest Fr. Turlough Baxter, his sister Carol, his uncle Fr. Anthony on the death of his mother Mrs Helen Baxter, Battery Road, Longford on Wednesday 5th July.
Cemetery Sunday Masses
The final Blessing of the Graves will take place on Sunday 16th July in Clonbonny Cemetery at 6pm
All families that have relatives buried there are asked to tend to their family plot and try to ensure that everything is in a pristine condition.
When tending to your family graves you are reminded not to dump as there are no facilities for disposing of wreaths, flowers etc. You should bring it home and dispose with your household waste.
Sympathy
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Geraldine Naughten, Carrowstrawley on the death of her father Chris Melody, Strokestown.
Chris, a native of Ballina, Co. Mayo, married local lady Bridie Rooney, Rathcline, many years ago and lived their lives rearing their family in Manchester. In recent years Bridie and Chris moved home to Ireland and set up their new home in Strokestown. We extend our sympathy to Bridie, her family Brendan, Patricia, Loretta and Geraldine, the Rooney family and his brother Mark, his sisters Ann and Mary, relatives and friends.
Chris was laid to rest on Saturday following Mass at Strokestown Parish Church in New Killeen Cemetery, Attymass, Co. Mayo
Tidy Town’s Lotto stands at €14,100
The Lanesboro Tidy Towns Lottery for Tuesday 11th July stands at €14,100. This is a wonderful opportunity to win a large amount of money for just €2 each envelope or 3 envelopes for €5.
The numbers drawn on Tuesday 4th July for a jackpot of €14,000 were 2, 4, 22 and 25. There was no winner of the jackpot. The winner of the €50 prize was Joe O’Brien, Corner Shop, and the three €20 winners were Joan Matthews c/o the Yacht Bar, Richard Rooney c/o Mags and Lauren Moran c/o the Yacht Bar.
The Lanesboro Tidy Towns committee would like to thank you for your continued generosity and this support is ensuring that Lanesboro continues to look beautiful.
Club Longford Annual Draw
The annual Club Longford Club draw will take place once again this year with the first prize of a Brand New Hyundai Tucson Diesel or €40,000 Cash. The following is the list of further prizes: 2nd €1,500 Center Parcs Holiday Voucher or Cash Equivalent – Sponsored by M&N Nolan Motors); 3rd €1,000 Cash (Sponsored by Peter Hanley Motors); 4th €1,000 Cash (Sponsored by Elgin Energy); 5th 2 All Ireland Football Final with Overnight Stay and Dinner in the Croke Park Hotel; 6th 2 Nights B&B with Dinner for 2 in the 4 star Montenotte Hotel, Cork; 7th €500 Cash (Sponsored by Lir Analytical Ltd.) and 8th €500 Cash.
Tickets are priced at €50 each or 3 for €125. Tickets are available locally from the Rathcline club who are handling the Rathcline Club tickets or from O’Brien’s Shop. The draw will take place on Saturday 22nd July.
Sympathy
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Adie Farrell, Lorraine and Gerald on the death of Josie Dargan, Griffinstown, Kinnegad who passed away on Thursday last 6th July. Josie was sister in law of the late Josephine Farrell.
Triathlon Weekend
This was another fabulous time in Lanesboro and Ballyleague when the local Lanesboro Triathlon Club hosted their annual Two Provinces Sprint Triathlon weekend.
Proceedings commenced on Friday evening when 96 youngsters between the ages of 8 and 15 took part in the Kidathon. There was tremendous excitement and no lack of effort expended by the youngsters in the swim, cycle and run. As usual the event was thoroughly enjoyed by all participants and the smiles on their faces at the end told its own story.
Saturday saw the Two Provinces Triathlon with a huge number of entrants all eager to record great times and enjoy the hospitality of the Triathlon Club. From very early morning there was the sight of the huge number of yellow vested stewards manning parking and their event management posts. The wind was high from early morning and made the first leg of a 750m swim tough to say the least. The cycle was no different as the cyclists at they embarked on the 20k cycle. The wind was in the backs on the way out to Scramogue but the return was torturous with the strong wind making every hill a real challenge. The 5km run to Harold’s Cross and back gave some respite from the wind. While it was windy there was no cold or rain and for the competitors and the supporters it was a grand day to be in Lanesboro and Ballyleague.
People travelled from all over the country and it was wonderful to hear the fulsome praised heaped on Lanesboro Triathlon Club and especially Shane Healy and Mick Shorthall and their organising committee for a job really well done. “A great course, a well organised race in every aspect, to win a trophy in my age group and to get food afterwards was just wonderful” was the excited comment of one lady in the shop afterwards as she was showering compliments on the organisation of the event.
Well done to everyone on another hugely successful event.
Former Resident Passes Away
It is with great sadness we learned of the death in the care of Roscommon Hospice of Vera Lindsey, Essex Lawn, Roscommon Town on Saturday 8th July. Vera was from the much loved and respected family right from the early days of the Bord na Mona houses in Cloontuskert. She was predeceased by her parents Pat and Sarah, her brother Seán (Tosh). Vera had been in ill health for the past number of years, borne with a great dignity and strength. She will be sadly missed by all of us that remembered and knew her growing up in our community and by her family. To her daughter Sarah, Sarah’s father Kevin Swan, sisters Mary and Christina, brothers JT, Pat and Paul, relative and many friends we extend our deepest sympathy.
Vera’s remains reposed in Smyth’s Funeral Home on Monday followed by her Funeral Mass in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague on Tuesday followed by burial in Cloontuskert Cemetery.
St. John’s Church
Service for the Roscommon Group of Parishes will continue on Sunday next 16th July at
St Coman’s Church, Roscommon with Service of Holy Communion with Dean Gerald Field at 11:30am
The following week Sunday 23rd July Service of Holy Communion will take place in St. John’s Church, Lanesborough at 11:30am
July Services will finish on Sunday 30th July at St John’s Church, Lanesborough with
Morning Prayer at 11:30am
Gun Club
Memberships are now due for the forthcoming season 2023/2024. Can you please contact a member of the committee to arrange payment of same?
Cloontuskert Cemetery Sunday
Cemetery Sunday will be celebrated in Cloontuskert Cemetery on Sunday 13th August at 6pm. All families as asked to maintain their family graves in preparation for Cemetery Sunday.
See Manchester United Live
There is now a great opportunity for Manchester United fans to go to Old Trafford to see one of the games listed below. The bus leaves and returns to Roscommon and you can make your booking with Danny at 086 8417264.
Manchester Utd v Brentford takes place on 7th October. This is a one night trip – bus, ferry, hotel, breakfast, match ticket and bus to and from Roscommon for just €299. Manchester Utd v Wolves on the 13th August – again this is a one night trip with the same arrangements as above for €299. Manchester Utd v Everton on 9th March – this will be a two – night stay. The cost will be €379 with the same bus arrangements. You should book your game immediately as places will go very quickly.
Rathcline 50/50
On Monday 3rd July the Rathcline GAA 50/50 weekly draw took place in Adie’s Bar. Another week of very successful selling and the winning pool rose to a magnificent €700. The winning ticket drawn out was in the joint names of brothers Cillian and Senan Cox, Curraghrua.
The winning cheques as always can be collected in O’Brien’s. The Rathcline 50/50 draw takes place every Monday night at 7.30pm. Your continued generous support is greatly appreciated and it is highlighted by the large pool each week.
Access for All boat
The Access for All boat is for everybody. The boat can cater for three large wheelchairs but you don’t be to be a wheelchair user to avail of the excellent trips. Guided fishing excursions can also be organised. Advanced booking is recommended. You can contact by email www.loughreeboattrips.com or phone 089 2625505 or 043 33 84175.
The summer sailings are 10am, 12 noon and 2.30pm.
Rathcline and the Galway Races
What is now a Rathcline tradition to have a ‘Club Day Out’ at the Galway Races will happen once again this year with the Day Out taking place on Monday 31st July. This is a wonderful occasion for everyone that attends and it is a great opportunity to dress up and enjoy the day at the Races in the lap of luxury. There is a tremendous package for the day and a wonderful opportunity for all sections of the community to go along and enjoy the day at the famous Galway Races. Why not bring along your friends and create that special day. Non club members are very welcome. If you are tempted by what promises to be another great day and would like to book or find out more information you should contact Liam Connerton (086) 8776405, Stephen Rooney (086) 3176301, or Kevin Hanley (086) 8908436. Tickets for this fabulous package cost €150.
The package will include Racecourse Admission, complimentary car parking, Champagne reception on arrival, Race card and pen, a racing tipster that may be able direct you in the right direction when searching for winners, a Four Course meal, complimentary wines with the meal, Afternoon Tea, Reserved table for the day, Best Dressed lady & Gent competition, after meal entertainment. There will also be full bar facilities and Tote betting facilities.
A bus will be provided if there is sufficient demand.
Tickets cost €150 and for bookings and further information you should contact: Liam Connerton (086) 8776405, Stephen Rooney (086) 3176301, or Kevin Hanley (086) 8908436.
booking is made to ensure your place at this traditionally fabulous day out.
Longford Summer Music Festival
The return of Longford Summer Music Festival is back this weekend following the Covid forced break.
On Thursday 13th Johnny Brady and his band will be the main act for the opening night and he will be supported by Clodagh Lawlor. The show will run from 7pm to 11pm
Friday 14th will see Bríd Shaughnessy and her band playing support the Nathan Carter. The show will run from 7pm to 11pm
Saturday 15th will see the return of the very popular Bagatelle and they will be supported by Brendan Kelly and his band. The show will run from 7pm to 11pm
Sunday 16th sees local emerging band Audio Pilot taking to the stage and they will be supported from Ruaille Buaille. Events on the stage on Sunday will commence with events from 3pm.
As there is a lack of usual funding from the Leader programme and to help defray the costs of the weekend the committee is seeking a voluntary and optional charge of €5 for Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and €10 for Friday night.
Go along, support a local festival and have a wonderful time.
Access for All boat
The Access for All boat is for everybody. The boat can cater for three large wheelchairs but you don’t be to be a wheelchair user to avail of the excellent trips. Guided fishing excursions can also be organised. Advanced booking is recommended. You can contact by email www.loughreeboattrips.com or phone 089 2625505 or 043 33 84175.
The summer sailings are 10am, 12 noon and 2.30pm.
Lough Derg
A one-day pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place on Saturday 19th August. The bus will leave from Ballyleague church at 7am. Lough Derg donation is €45 and the bus costs €15. For more information and bookings please call Mary 043 33 21939.
Local notes inclusion
Anybody that wants items included in the local notes is advised that they have their note with me on a Sunday night at the very latest. This is to ensure inclusion in the coming weeks notes.
Line Dancing
Line Dancing classes take place every Friday morning 11am at the Quad Centre Roscommon Town.
Line Dancing classes every Sunday at the Quad Centre Roscommon Town for beginners from 6pm to 7pm and Improvers from 7pm to 8pm
Dance classes takes place in Kilbride, Four Mile House every Tuesday 7pm followed by:
Jive & Waltz classes 8 45pm.
Alcohol Anon Meetings
Relatives and friends of those addicted to alcohol are welcome to attend meetings in the Family Centre at the back of St. Mel’s Cathedral. The meetings take place every Tuesday evening at 7pm.
Gaelic4Mothers and Others
What was a resounding success last year is once again back at Clonbonny on Wednesday evenings. Training will recommence at the Rathcline club grounds on this Wednesday and continue every Wednesday evening at 7.15pm.
It matters not if you played football before this is a wonderful opportunity to make a start or to take up playing again. If you are new to the area this is a fabulous way to integrate into the community, make new friends and enjoy the fun that Gaelic4Mothers and Others provide.
Ballyleague Bingo
Ballyleague Bingo continues in Ballyleague Hall every Thursday night. The first numbers will be called at 8.30pm.
The club is extremely grateful for your continued tremendous support.
ALONE
ALONE is a national organisation that enables older people to age at home.
Our work is for all older people and aims to improve physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. We have a National network of staff and volunteers who provide an integrated system of Support Coordination, Practical Supports, Befriending, a variety of Phone Services, Social Prescribing, Housing with Support and Assistive Technology.
We use individualised support plans, to address health, financial benefits and supports, social care, housing, transport and other arising needs using technology and through harnessing other services.
We work to empower the whole sector of community support for older people through our Community Impact Network that provides Training, IT support and resources to other organisations.
Support line for older people
ALONE manage a national support line and additional support for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to Covid-19. Professional staff is available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week from 8am until 8pm. Text TALK to 50808 to begin.
Alcohol Anon Meetings
Relatives and friends of alcoholics are welcome to attend meetings in the Family Centre building at the back of St. Mel’s Cathedral on St. Mel’s Road, any Tuesday evening at 7pm.
Local Health Service
The health service is here for us all, from routine to urgent calls. HSELive is here 7 days a week to answer questions. Freephone 1800 700700.
Roscommon University Hospital Injury Unit is available from 8am to 8pm seven days, a week and the contact number is 09066 32212.
Emergency Department deals with serious injuries and life-threatening emergencies if you need urgent medical help. They are open 24 hours a day and can be contacted by phoning 999 or 112.
Smart Recovery
SMART recovery is an evidence based addiction recovery support group where participants learn self-empowering techniques to aid their recovery by overcoming addictive behaviour.
There is a meeting every Friday evening from 7pm to 8.30pm in Vita House, Roscommon. For information you should phone Conor 086 1702912 or info@smartrecovery.ie
GROW
Grow is a Community Mental Health Movement which meets every Monday at 11am in the Community Mental Health Centre, Dublin Rd., Longford. If you are feeling lonely, isolated or suffering from stress, please feel free to attend. You can call Assumpta for any further information on 086 8114135.
St. Mary’s Church
Longford Citizen Information: The centre is located on level 1 within Longford Shopping Centre and it provides free, impartial and confidential information, advice and advocacy services, rights and entitlements. Information at the reception desk from Monday to Friday from 9.30am until 5.00pm. The office closes for lunch from 1pm until 2pm. There is a free information booklet available and you can pick it up at the office.
Alcohol Anon Meeting: Relatives and friends of those addicted to alcoholare welcome to attend this meeting in the Family Centre at the back of St. Mel’s Cathedral on any Tuesday evenings at 7pm
Communion for Coeliacs: Gluten free hosts are available for all those who need them. Just make it known to the priest that you wish to receive a gluten free host at Holy Communion.
The Parish Hub: Maireád, the Parish Secretary is in her office on Tuesday to Thursday, 10.30am to 2.30pm. She can be contacted on the phone at 3321166. She will help you with any questions or booking related matters.
Speak with a Priest: if you wish to talk with any of the priests you can call into the sacristy after any Mass.
Talk to the Samaritans: Are you struggling to cope with life? Do you think it would help to talk about your problem in confidence? It does not matter who you are, how you feel or what happened to you. If things are getting you down you can turn to the Samaritans for help. The Samaritans are available on Freephone 116123, 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.
Alone Volunteers: Would you be willing to provide companionship or make calls to older people once a week? Alone is seeking volunteers in the area. Full training and support will be provided. If you are interest you are asked to sign up at the following address https://alone.ie/volunteers.
For more information you are invited to contact Helena at Helena.madden@alone.ie or phone 086 0145 829
Parish contacts
Fr. Merlyn Kenny, Newtowncashel 0860603433 and Fr. Turlough Baxter, Killashee 0879972259 who as you know are assisting in our parish.
Kilgefin Parish
Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage To Lourdes – Assisted Pilgrim Section
The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from 23rd – 28th August, via Knock Airport. Application forms for the Assisted Pilgrim Section and full details are available from Very Rev. Ray Milton, PP, Pilgrimage Director, St. John’s, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon. (090 6661115). Closing date for receipt of completed Application Forms is Friday, 16th June. All other enquiries in relation to the Pilgrimage can be directed to Joe Walsh Tours (JWT) at 01-2410800 or email info@joewalshtours.ie
Thank You: Many thanks to everybody who supported the recent Church Gate collection for the Lourdes Assisted Pilgrimage. Your generosity realised €743.12 and the committee is deeply grateful for you donations.
Parish Webcam: Following consultation it was decided to cancel the webcam to Ballyleague church. The committee hopes to investigate a more cost effective similar service in the future.
Altar Servers: The parish would like to welcome all the candidates for the First Communion 2023 who are interested to serve at Mass in the three parish churches. Patents are asked to contact Noreen Hanley for more details.
Thank You: St. Faithleach’s GAA would like to thank all those that contributed to their recent scrap metal collection and their fundraising draw. Your on-going support is very much appreciated.
Church Maintenance: The Parish Finance committee would like to inform you that maintenance work will be carried out at Ballyleague Church in the coming weeks.
Rathcline GAA
Senior Team
Congratulations to the senior team who on Wednesday last in Cashel winning Division 2 and secured promotion to Division 1 for next year’s league. The panel is making great strides with the excellent management team of Enda Lyons, Neill O’Connor and Stephen Rooney ably assisted by physio Ray Cox.
The team now moves forward to their next hurdle of the first round of the senior Championship. They will take on Mullinalaghta in Edgeworthstown on Saturday 29th July. This is a great bunch of players having achieved part one of their goals and while they are young they are developing into a fine team.
Oscars
As you may already know the Oscars is planned to take place in the Longford Arms Hotel on Sunday 29th October. This promises to be a great night of fun and frolics and this is an occasion not to be missed and definitely a date for your diary.
If you were to pass the club grounds on Friday last you would think there was a big match on such was the crowd in and around the clubhouse and grounds. What was taking place you might ask? It was the Oscar’s director Tom Dempsey meeting all those taking part in the Oscars to meet and read from scripts so that he can apportion people for each of the scripts and to create teams for the filming that will take place in mid-September. On Friday there was over 80 young and old there to meet Tom.
Between now and filming there will be lots of rehearsing and craic. There will be fundraising by each group partaking and you are asked to be as generous possible in support of them.
As this is not only a great club event it is a wonderful community event and it is a great opportunity for anyone from the area to get involved and have all the fun that the Oscars brings. If you would like to take part you are invited to contact any member of the club executive and they will direct you to the organising committee. It is never too late to be part of the craic.
Rathcline and the Galway Races
What is now a Rathcline tradition to have a ‘Club Day Out’ at the Galway Races will happen once again this year with the Day Out taking place on Monday 31st July. This is a wonderful occasion for everyone that attends, and it is a great opportunity to dress up and enjoy the excitement of a day at the Races in the lap of luxury. There is a tremendous package for the day and a wonderful opportunity for all sections of the community to go along and enjoy the day at the famous Galway Races. Why not bring along your friends and create that special day. Non club members are very welcome. If you are tempted by what promises to be another great day and would like to book or find out more information you should contact Liam Connerton (086) 8776405, Stephen Rooney (086) 3176301, or Kevin Hanley (086) 8908436. Tickets for this fabulous package cost €150.
St. Faithleach’s GAA
Cards
Cards take place every Tuesday night at 9pm in the Clubhouse. All welcome.
Underage Training
Underage training takes place every Thursday evening at 18:30 at the pitch. Kids must be over 4 years of age on January 1st 2023. New members and all levels welcome.
Clubhouse
The Clubhouse will be open every Saturday night from 7pm. Why not come on in for a chat and a bit of craic. If you want to book a party with us just contact any committee member. Thank you for your continued support.
Thank You: St. Faithleach’s GAA would like to thank all those that contributed to their recent scrap metal collection and their fundraising draw. Your on-going support for the club is really appreciated.